优越感

優越感
yōuyuègǎn
noun #27,616

Meanings

  1. 1 sense of superiority
  2. 2 feeling of being superior
  3. 3 superiority complex

Examples

HSK 3
Tā de yōuyuègǎn ràng zhōuwéi de rén gǎndào bù shūfu.
Her sense of superiority makes those around her uncomfortable.
HSK 7-9
Tā zǒngshì dài zhe yī zhǒng mòmíng de yōuyuègǎn kàndài tārén.
He always looks at others with an inexplicable sense of superiority.

Tips

usage
优越感 has a slightly negative connotation in Chinese - it implies arrogance or condescension. It is distinct from 自信 (self-confidence), which is positive.

Stroke Order

yōu
yuè
gǎn